Mop with an air dryer

ABSTRACT

A mop air dryer combination comprising: a mop head; an air dryer, wherein the air dryer is positioned above the mop head; an adjustable clip extending from the air dryer; and a handle inserted into the adjustable clip extending from the air dryer. In one particular embodiment, the handle further includes an audio player or a radio integrated into the handle.

CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/528,237 filed on Aug. 28, 2011.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a mop that includes an air dryer to assist in drying the floor surface after mopping.

2. Description of Related Art

Many individuals utilize mops to clean the floor surface of a building or residence. Further mops may also be used exterior areas but principally on the interior of buildings and homes. The conventional mop includes a handle and a grouping of strands of cloth attached at one end of the handle. The strands of cloth comprise the essential functioning portion of the mop. During use an individual dampens the strands of cloth and then applies the strands of cloth onto the floor for cleaning. The strands of cloth must normally be squeezed to release any excess moisture. Also mopping involves a bucket or container that is available to the user to insert the strands of cloth and dampen the cloth then apply the mop head over the surface of a floor. The mop provides a means to clean a floor surface, however once the floor is wet then a period of time needs to elapse before the floor's surface is completely dry. Normally the mopping leaves a wet film over the floor and therefore creates a slip and fall hazard for anyone that may transverse the floor after mopping. Many times individuals that clean buildings place warnings signs of a wet floor after mopping the floor to ensure individuals have an opportunity to avoid the wet floor or to proceed with caution over the wet floor. In certain instances individuals will employ the use of fans in order to assist in drying the floor after the mopping of the floor surface. Consequently, it would be advantageous to have a fan handy for the user of a mop in order to speed the drying time of the floor after the mopping thereof.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a mop air dryer combination comprising: a mop head; an air dryer, wherein the air dryer is positioned above the mop head; an adjustable clip extending from the air dryer; and a handle inserted into the adjustable clip extending from the air dryer. In one particular embodiment, the handle further includes an audio player or a radio integrated into the handle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a view of a mop and air dryer device in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a mop that includes an air dryer attached or integrated into the handle of the mop. The integration of the air dryer provides a handy fan air dryer to speed the drying process of a floor after it has been mopped with the mop in accordance with the present invention.

In reference to FIG. 1, a mop air dryer combination 100 is depicted. The mop air dryer 100 includes a handle 15 and a mop head 20. Between the mop head 20 and the handle 15 lies an air dryer 25. The air dryer 25 is integrated into the handle through the use of an adjustable and flexible clip arrangement 27. The clip arrangement 27 allows the release of the handle 15 from the air dryer 25 and then enables the individual to place the air dryer 25 in a position to effectively dry the floor surface that may have been mopped using the mop head 20. The mop air dryer 100 in accordance with the present invention consequently provides an air drying function integrated with the mop handle 15.

The clip arrangement 27 as depicted in FIG. 1 provides a means to remove the handle 15 and therefore place the air dryer 25 in a position to effectively dry a surface area of a floor. Further as the air dryer 25 dries the surface of the floor the flow of the air may also assist in the drying of the mop head 20. As an additional feature of the mop air dryer device 100, a small radio or audio player 30 is integrated in the handle 15. The audio player 30 provides a means for the user to enjoy music or other broadcasts while using the mop air dryer assembly 100. 

1. A mop air dryer combination comprising: a. a mop head; b. an air dryer, wherein the air dryer is positioned above the mop head; c. an adjustable clip extending from the air dryer; and d. a handle inserted into the adjustable clip extending from the air dryer.
 2. The mop air dryer combination according to claim 1, wherein the handle further includes an audio player.
 3. The mop air dryer combination according to claim 1, wherein the handle includes a radio integrated into the handle.
 4. The mop air dryer combination according to claim 1, where the handle is removable from the adjustable clip. 